Be Prepared for a Disaster
Being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency or disaster. Keep your supplies in an easy-to-carry travel bag that you can use at home or take with you in case you must evacuate.
At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:
- Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
- Cell phone with chargers family and emergency contact information
- Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
- Duct tape
- Entertainment items blankets or sleeping bag
- Extra cash
- First Aid Kit and manual
- Flashlight: Extra batteries
- Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
- Map(s) of the area
- Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc)
- Medications (7-day supply)
- Multi-purpose tool
- Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
- Sanitation and personal hygiene items
- Two-way radios extra set of car keys and house keys Manual can opener
- Whistle
- Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
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